2nd Shift - General Production Worker

General Production Worker - Saint Charles, IL

We are seeking dedicated individuals to operate industrial sewing machines for the manufacture of medical device parts. You will receive comprehensive training to ensure proficiency and success in your role.

Shifts Available

2nd Shift: 3:00 PM 11:30 PM - $18/hr

Responsibilities:

• Operate industrial sewing machines to manufacture medical device parts.
• Participate in a week-long training class on industrial sewing machines.
• Work alongside a mentor to learn the production process.
• Set up sewing machines with the correct thread.
• Increase production count to the expected output level within 13 weeks.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Sit for extended periods while operating sewing machines.
• Seek assistance or call maintenance if issues arise with sewing machines.
• Ensure products meet quality standards.

Essential Skills:

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to achieve production goals.
• Experience or ability to adapt to a fast-paced production environment.
• Sewing and industrial sewing skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• General production and labor experience.
• Inspection skills.
• Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and medical devices.
• No acrylic or permanent nails, and no jewelry except wedding bands without stones.
• Clear plastic bottle with a lock required on the floor.

Why Work Here?

Our company promotes from within and fosters a supportive and respectful culture. The Director of Operations began in this role 15 years ago, showcasing our commitment to career development. We offer continued training and a structured pay increase through four levels for sewers.

Work Environment:

Our facility is a contract manufacturing medical device company that has experienced significant growth, now employing 800 people. The production floor consists of 75% industrial sewing machines and operates in a clean GMP environment requiring hair and beard nets. The facility is not climate-controlled, becoming warm in summer months, but equipped with fans. We embrace a diverse workforce with multiple languages spoken and offer opportunities for non-fluent English speakers. Shift options include 1st shift from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with voluntary early start and Saturday hours, and 2nd shift from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, with extended hours available.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Charles, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in St. Charles, IL.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.